Introduction

The first season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on 17 April 2011 in the US and concluded on 19 June 19 2011. It consists of ten episodes, each of approximately 55 minutes.

The series is based on A Game of Thrones, the first novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin, adapted for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

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Outline

The Stark army arrives at the Twins castle; Catelyn persuades Lord Walder Frey to allow them to pass through his land and assist them in exchange for Robb and Arya marrying two of Frey’s many unattractive offspring in the future.

Robb sacrifices 2,000 soldiers to fight the Lannister army as a diversion so he can move his army and capture Jaime.

In a public hearing, Ned confesses to treason and publicly affirms Joffrey is the rightful heir. However, rather than sparing his life as negotiated, the vengeful and increasingly insane Joffrey has him decapitated, while Sansa, Cersei, and other counsellors object futilely. Sansa is forced to watch her father die while Arya is nearby in the crowd.

At the Wall, Jeor Mormont gives his family Valyrian steel sword to Jon in gratitude; Maester Aemon reveals to Jon that Aemon is a Targaryen.

In Essos, Drogo’s wound becomes septic and his death imminent. Daenerys asks a mystic slave woman to use blood magic to save him. The woman tells everyone to remain outside the tent until after the spell is cast. Daenerys goes into labour, and Jorah brings her into the tent seeking aid.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Alan Taylor.
• Writer(s): David Beioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 12 June 2011.
• Running time: 55 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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